Louisiana has passed a law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom. Supporters say it’s about respecting history, law, and the country’s religious heritage. Critics argue it’s completely unconstitutional. What’s really behind the new law? John Dickson says secularism in Australia is ten years ahead of the U.S., and there are valuable lessons the American church can learn from his country about how to thrive in a post-Christian society. Also this week—after two more megachurch pastor scandals we have to ask what’s wrong with our ministry culture. And whales display a dirty new defense against predators.

0.00- Intro

1:41- Show Starts

2:34 - Theme Song

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5:08 - News of the Butt

10:30 - Tony Evans and Robert Morris Step Down from Senior Pastor Roles

25:25 - 10 Commandments Must Be Displayed in Louisiana Classrooms

46:50 - Lisa Vischer Update

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54:35 - Interview

1:31:23 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Sperm Whale Poop Cloud

https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/marine-animals/sperm-whales-defensive-defecation-on-orcas

Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Mandate

https://religionnews.com/2024/06/21/louisiana-mandates-the-ten-commandments/?utm_medium=social

David French on the Ten Commandments

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/opinion/ten-commandments-classroom-louisiana.html

Other resources:

The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta: https://a.co/d/0cE3A6CW

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